What is the distance between Lyon and Nîmes?

Lyon and Nîmes are 135 miles (217 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lyon to Nîmes?

If you're headed to Nîmes from Lyon, chances are that your bus will depart from Lyon Airport and arrive at Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Nîmes?

Once in Nîmes, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Temple de Diane, Les Arènes, Escattes Aventure, Maison Carrée and Golf de Nimes Vacquerolles.

Bus Lyon to Nîmes from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lyon to Nîmes on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:00pm	Perrache	3h 5m	10:05pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	Cheapest
	Bus	4:00pm	Perrache	3h	7:00pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	Fastest

Next departures for Lyon to Nîmes on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	2h 45m	11:35pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:59pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	3h 31m	3:30am	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	No tags
Bus	6:20pm	Aéroport LYS	5h 15m	11:35pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Nîmes on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Perrache	3h 10m	10:40am	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	Cheapest
Bus	10:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	3h	1:30pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	Fastest
Bus	11:59pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	3h 31m	3:30am	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Perrache	3h 59m	12:29am	Parking Du Parnasse	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Aéroport LYS	7h 10m	5:40pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Nîmes on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	3h	1:30pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	Cheapest
Bus	8:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	2h 45m	11:35pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	Fastest
Bus	1:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	3h 40m	4:40pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	No tags
Bus	9:10am	Aéroport LYS	4h 20m	1:30pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	No tags
Bus	7:45pm	Aéroport LYS	3h 50m	11:35pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Nîmes on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	3h	1:30pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	3h 40m	4:40pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Perrache	3h 59m	12:29am	Parking Du Parnasse	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Aéroport LYS	7h 10m	5:40pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	3h 31m	3:30am	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Nîmes on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	3h	1:30pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	Cheapest
Bus	8:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	2h 45m	11:35pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	Fastest
Bus	1:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	3h 40m	4:40pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	3h 31m	3:30am	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	No tags
Bus	9:10am	Aéroport LYS	4h 20m	1:30pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Nîmes on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	3h 40m	4:40pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	Cheapest
Bus	10:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	3h	1:30pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	Fastest
Bus	9:10am	Aéroport LYS	4h 20m	1:30pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	No tags
Bus	10:45am	Aéroport LYS	5h 55m	4:40pm	Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Lyon to Nîmes

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Nîmes. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1h 20mAverage Duration

136 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $133	Average Duration3h 31m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$30 - $61	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$14 - $75	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,136 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

ALSA

4.5/560,777 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE

3.5/564 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

FR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Lyon and Nîmes?

Stops in Lyon

A - Lyon Airport

B - Perrache

C - Lyon

D - Quai de Saoune

E - Villeurbanne INSA

F - Les Charrières

Stops in Nîmes

A - Nîmes Parnasse - Parking Relais

B - Gare Routière de Nîmes - Parvis Sud

C - Nîmes - Gare routière Parvi Sud

D - Rue Ste. Felicite - Nimes

E - Nimes

F - Rue Sainte-Félicite

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lyon to Nîmes by bus

What is the distance between Lyon and Nîmes?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lyon to Nîmes?
What are the best sights and things to do in Nîmes?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$30

11/17

$34

Today

$17

11/19

$20

11/20

$15

11/21

$22

11/22

$15

11/23

$22

The cheapest trip from Lyon to Nîmes was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $15

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lyon to Nîmes, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $15 to $71 for a bus ticket from Lyon to Nîmes based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually ALSA will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Lyon to Nîmes?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time3h 31m	Avg Price$24	Daily Departures6
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1h 20m	Avg Price$44	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time2h 40m	Avg Price$26	Daily Departures24